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I fell in love with the Norumbega long before I set foot on its grounds.

The exterior of Norumbega Inn in Maine during the fall

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In searching for a muse, they landed on Joseph Baker Stearns, the property’s original owner.

He wasnt a sea captain; he was an inventor, and he traveled the world selling his inventions.

The property is a success on both fronts, with some little delights awaiting discovery in every room.

The library guest room at Norumbega Inn in Maine

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The distinctive character of each space practically begged me to return and explore every last corner.

How could I possibly know peace until Ive picked a favorite room?

The Norumbega isnt the place youd linger at all day, tempting though it may be.

The Sandringham Room at Norumbega Inn in Maine

Battie or the boutiques of downtown Camden and Rockport.

Keep an eye out for a couple dozen paintings by Tims retired father sprinkled throughout the hotel.

But the Norumbega does nothing halfway, and every dish served on-site is delicious and well-executed.

A guest room bathroom at Norumbega Inn in Maine

The garden-level rooms are the most navigable for those with some ability to tackle stairs.

The library guest room at Norumbega Inn in Maine

The Sandringham Room at Norumbega Inn in Maine

A guest room bathroom at Norumbega Inn in Maine

The dining room at Norumbega Inn in Maine

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A piano and the bar at Norumbega Inn in Maine

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The lounge at the Norumbega Inn in Maine

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